canadian economy

Labour Shortages Across Canada. What’s Really Going On?

Labour Shortages Across Canada. What’s Really Going On?

Statistics show unemployment running as low as it's ever been, record-high job vacancy numbers and unprecedented labour force participation rates. The labour market is "the tightest it's been in half a century," says economist Armine Yalnizyan in an interview. "It's...

Why Investing in Vulnerable Students is Good for the Surrey Economy

Why Investing in Vulnerable Students is Good for the Surrey Economy

“Every single person matters in this economy. We need to collaborate to ensure that our grade 11 and 12 students have every opportunity for mentorship and support to identify possible career and entrepreneurial opportunities in our community. This is good for the...